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List of the most difficult Four-wheel drive trails in Moab.
Moab is located in Grand County, in eastern Utah, among famous red rock hiking and biking, Moab is home to many difficult off-road trails for experienced off-roaders. The following is a list of the most difficult trails in Moab, as rated in Charles A. Wells book "Moab, UT Backroads & 4-wheel Drive Trails."
Description
[edit]The descriptions of the trails listed here come from the book "Moab, UT Backroads & 4-wheel Drive Trails" by Charles A Wells. Wells writes about a total of 50 trails, but the following is a brief description of the trails listed as difficult. Trails will be listed from easiest to hardest.
Kane Creek Canyon
[edit]Located 13.6 miles from Highway 191, Kane Creek Canyon travels along the floor of Kane Creek Canyon and climbs up the narrow end. The trail offers great photo opportunities at the end of the trail. The trail is borderline between moderate moderate and difficult. Things to watch out for is brush scraping the sides of the vehicle.
Hey Joe Canyon
[edit]Located about 10 miles from Highway 191, Hey Joe Canyon provides the route to an old abandoned uranium mine. Most of the trail is easy to moderate, but there are a few places that are difficult. Things to watch out for are: muddy river crossings, narrow-rocky sections that could cause body damage, eroded trail in some portions and heavy brush.
Fins and Things
[edit]Located about 3.7 miles east of Moab, Fins and Things is well regarded as one of the funnest trails in Moab. "A thrilling drive of steep climbs and heart-pounding descents" awaits off-roaders. Things to watch out for are steep slick rock, slightly confusing areas and making sure vehicle has good articulation.
Porcupine Rim
[edit]Located about 8.8 miles east of Moab, Porcupine Rim features incredible views of the La Sal Mountain range. The trail is known for being consistently through out, rather than having an occasional tough obstacle. Skid-plates and adequate ground clearance recommended.
Sevenmile Rim
[edit]Located about .6 miles from Highway 313, Sevenmile Rim offers "many beautiful overlooks and rock formations." The trail has steep descends (which are optional)and a spot that has a steep sideways tilt. Sevenmile Rim is also home to Wipe Out Hill, which is also optional. Vehicles with high ground clearance and articulation will manage well.
Elephant Hill
[edit]Located in Canyon Lands National Park, Elephant Hill offers "beautiful scenery combined with just the right amount of challenge. Wells also says that Elephant Hill is one of the most enjoyable trials he's ever driven. The trail drives up and down a narrow, rocky mountain side, with switchbacks that require backing up. High ground clearance and skid plates are recommended to avoid body damage.
Lockhart Basin
[edit]Located East of Canyonlands National Park, Lockhart Basin offers a vast remote area, so remote, in fact that "vehicle failure is a serious matter." Wells gives a strict warning, "Do not drive this trail alone." Trails runs through a difficult canyon at the beginning. Excellent driving skill, as well as ground clearance is recommended.